I don't remember where I ran across this article, but I was thinking that it might be helpful in collaboration, especially in new schools where teachers are still skeptical about "teaching reading" instead of serving as language interpreters and literature experts, ready to guide students through the classics...I really like Cris Tovani's work; it seems so practical and useful and real. (Note to my readers: I originally linked this post (two days ago) to an article by Tovani, but in checking back, I see the article is no longer available for "free" online, so the link no longer works. I printed out the article, but didn't copy and save it in my documents, so I can't share it here. So, instead, I've linked you to a useful chapter about content reading - I love the Three Bear story!)
I'm still trying to catch my breath in the midst of a very hectic fall schedule. (My car operates on auto pilot on I-44.) I'll be thankful for Thanksgiving break!
Oh, yes, here's a funny video(another Barry Lane)about what standardized testing does to schools!
...and, in case you missed it, here's CBS's "All Children Left Behind"
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Wow! That was a great clip. Well duh!! if all you do is teach to the test what do you expect??
It's like my Golden city teachers. Their kids do not like to write. Hum... are they letting the children write what they are interested in? Are they letting them write everyday? Probably NOT. Yet the principal wants me to TEACH WRITING AND MAP. Maybe with everything you have shown me about writing I can get that turned around. Miracles do happen!
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